2021 VIK SERIES A MILLAHUE VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON Nestled within the "Lugar de Oro" – the "Golden Place" revered by the Mapuche people – lies VIK, a pioneer in sustainable viticulture and a leading estate of Chile. Founded by Alex and Carrie Vik after a meticulous two-year search for Chile's finest terroir, VIK crafts wines renowned for their power, complexity, and remarkable balance. It's a place where rolling foothills are embraced by the Andes Mountains, where twelve distinct valleys, each with its own unique microclimate, cradle VIK's vines. Here, cool Pacific breezes mingle with the invigorating winds of the Andes, extending the growing season and coaxing the grapes to develop deep, layered flavors bathed in the warmth of the Mediterranean-like climate. VIK is poised to redefine expectations for exceptional wines under $30. Their latest release, the Series A Cabernet Sauvignon, is a testament to the region's exceptional potential for Cabernet-based blends. Aged in French oak barrels toasted on-site, this captivating wine showcases the power of Cabernet Sauvignon interwoven with the signature touch of Carmenère, a Chilean specialty known for its intriguing spice notes. I invite you to embark on a journey to Chile's "Golden Place," discover the captivating world of Vik wines, and taste Vik's dedication to quality and environmental responsibility. VARIETIES 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere SOIL Deep, porous decomposed granitic soil with good drainage. AGING 12 months in French oak “Barroir” barrels (barrels toasted with oak from our property). WINERY TASTING NOTES Deep, dark ruby-red in colour, VIK A 2021 offers red and black fruit aromas of ripe strawberries and raspberries, plums and blackberries. Aromas of fresh spices such as white and black pepper emerge alongside the dried fruit notes from the French oak barrels of our one-of-a-kind “Barroir” project, instilling in this wine the inimitable expression of our terroir.